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B452 FUJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,756 mi
Last recorded172,756 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB452 FUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 172,756 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 172,477 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 172,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 172,347 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear reflector missing nearside and offside (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 171,896 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 171,439 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 163,400 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 163,400 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 163,192 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 158,971 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 157,355 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 157,355 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 156,009 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 154,276 miles

both front tyres inner and outer sidewalls cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2009 154,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres inner and outer sidewalls cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2008 152,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 151,465 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B452 FUJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B452 FUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B452 FUJ registered?

B452 FUJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1985.

Is B452 FUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B452 FUJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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